Takoda Prep

1845 E FRANKLIN AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

36 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

American Indian OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) is a specialized educational and workforce development institution located on East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis. Historically rooted in the mission to serve the urban American Indian community, the organization focuses on bridging the gap between education and career readiness. It provides a supportive environment for students who may have struggled in traditional school settings, offering tailored academic programs and vocational training designed to empower individuals to achieve economic self-sufficiency and professional success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the institution serves as a vital community hub that integrates cultural identity into its educational framework. By partnering with the Minneapolis Public School system (as indicated by their association with the mpls.k12.mn.us domain), American Indian OIC provides alternative pathways to high school completion and job certification. The school emphasizes holistic support, recognizing that personal and cultural well-being are essential components of academic achievement and long-term career growth.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Takoda Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	1
Black	7
Two or More	4
American Indian	23

American Indian
23 (63.9%)
Black
7 (19.4%)
Two or More
4 (11.1%)
White
1 (2.8%)
Hispanic
1 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)341-3358
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 21